adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
gloriousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːriəs/
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
HINTSnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
ICEnounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
SKATINGnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
SKIINGnounUS /ˈskiːɪŋ/
a sport in which participants must travel on skis
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
SNOWnounUS /snoʊ/
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
SNOWSHOESnounUS /ˈsnoʊʃuːz/
plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
SPORTnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
strength-making
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From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
UsuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually the frost comes before the snow, and with what joy the boys and the girls hear the news, brought by a rosy, eager comrade: "The ice is strong enough to bear."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what glorious, health- giving, strength-making things they are!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Of course, our first experience on the ice was when we tried our first slide guided by the hand of a stronger and more expert companion.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE ICE AND SNOW--THE ROYAL SPORT OF SKATING, WITH SOME HINTS ON SKIING, AND SNOWSHOES Outdoor sports in winter are necessarily restricted to the thing that can be done in the snow or on the ice.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is from the land of the stern winter that the world's greatest men have come.
